Cuba Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
97.65%
−2.02pp (-2.0%)
Cuba Literacy Rate (1981–2019)
Overview
Cuba's literacy rate stood at 97.65% in 2019, a decline of +2.02pp from 2012. Cuba ranked 13th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 97.65% | −2.02pp | #13 |
| 2012 | 99.67% | −0.13pp | #2 |
| 2002 | 99.80% | +1.95pp | #1 |
| 1981 | 97.85% | – | #1 |
Analysis
Cuba's literacy rate was 97.65% in 2019, a decline of −2.02pp from 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuba's literacy rate?▾
Cuba's literacy rate was 97.65% in 2019. Ranked 13th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest literacy rate in Cuba?▾
Cuba's literacy rate peaked at 99.80% in 2002.
What was the lowest literacy rate in Cuba?▾
The lowest literacy rate in Cuba was 97.65% in 2019.
How does Cuba rank in literacy rate?▾
Cuba ranks 13th globally in literacy rate as of 2019.
What is the World Bank indicator code for literacy rate?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the literacy rate of Cuba in 2019?▾
The literacy rate of Cuba in 2019 was 97.65%. This ranks 13th in the world.
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Cuba Literacy Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/cuba/literacy-rate
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_cuba_literacy-rate,
title = {Cuba Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}